My dad and uncles were all in the Army during wartime, but only two of the three served overseas. One day, at an event honoring veterans, a young man asked where they had been stationed. "I ...
Read MoreWhether the uniform is for training or operational purposes, military gear of any sort needs to be discarded in the proper fashion. There are a few different ways Airmen can dispose of their gear. Airmen can donate their old military uniforms to their local Airman's Attic or …
Read MoreDec 14, 2020 - Explore Jessica Arvizu's board "Things to make out of my old uniforms", followed by 143 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about military crafts, army crafts, military love.
Read MoreFor example, tear a pair of trousers in to bits, and throw half away, wait a week, throw the other half away. I had to take several classes on this as a Supply Marine. This applies to both in, and out of country, you cannot give anyone the ability to find a treasure trove of uniforms that they can use to infiltrate, or at the very least, use ...
Read MorePhotographs show scantily clad women partying with Nazi officers and even posing in the German SS uniform. Others show women drinking in bars, and playing in the snow in occupied France.
Read More4 Things to Do With Old Uniforms. After you sign the separation papers and enjoy your farewell party, there's nothing left but to relax and enjoy the freedom. Once you get that new, shiny civilian job you'll need to make room for the updated wardrobe of suits and ties. As you slide your hangers over to make room, you come across 6 tops and ...
Read MoreGood riddance, blueberries! Navy bids farewell to its worst uniform ever. By J.D. Simkins. Sep 30, 2019. Dejected sailors have their terrible uniforms inspected. But rejoice, for …
Read MoreAnswer (1 of 3): After throwing away the fatigues, here's what to do with the dress uniform. Putting the dress uniform in a frame along with all his other military stuff is a good way to remember a soldier who passed. I think it's called a shadow box. One important thing you need if you want to...
Read MoreThe volume of clothing Americans throw away has doubled in less than 20 years, from 7 million tons to 14 million. That's not to say your old t-shirts from high school should stay in your closet forever, but we need to think consciously about what we do …
Read MoreUniform Rules for Each Branch of Service. Retired military members and honorably discharged veterans may wear the rank and insignia currently in use, or the rank and insignia in use at the time of their discharge/retirement, but cannot combine the two. Each branch have similar rules for their veterans to wear the uniform and for what occasions.
Read MoreThose who have completed their operationally ready national service cycle and want to return their military uniforms and equipment can do so at various locations, including the Army …
Read MoreIn connection with changes made to Sect. 9 title 4 U.S. Code. In connection with changes made to Sect. 9 title 4 U.S. Code and public law 110-181 and other please answer the following: 1. Do military in uniform or veterans in civilian clothing salute the flag at … read more.
Read More6 Things You Will Always Regret Throwing Away. Want to get rid of stuff but worried you'll miss it down the road? Just don't toss out these six things. Nothing is quite as liberating as thoroughly getting rid of stuff. Eliminating excess clutter will leave your place feeling more spacious and your mind more at ease.
Read MoreArmy Reserve soldiers from the Chicago land area conduct a flag folding ceremony for the family of Army Sgt. Lawrence V. Blanchet, WWII Veteran, who was killed in …
Read MoreGoodwill it is. Find a few old war dog veterans living on the street and donate the uniforms to them. Homeless vet new clothes, you can feel good too. Either sell them to a surplus store, or donate them to your local civil air patrol and write it off.
Read MoreThank you for the info. My mother recently passed away and her house is full of primitive antiques, dolls, bears & nick nacks. My sister & I both live out of state and we will only be in town for about a week to get the house emptied out. I would like to try to sell the antiques ahead of time if possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Read MoreMy obsession with reusing trash began at around age 5, when I collected bottle caps just because they were too pretty to throw away. Later, at my wealthy, image-conscious high school, I shopped mostly at the Salvation Army, and managed—usually—to keep up with my peers' styles.
Read MoreShutterstock. A term used to describe an Army National Guard soldier or Navy or Air Force Reservist. They attend the same training camps as full-time Army, Navy, and Air Force, but they are only required to serve one weekend a month and two weeks of annual training every summer, unless their unit is called up for active duty deployment.
Read More7 Items You'll Likely Regret Throwing Away. 1. Leftover Wall Paint. One look at your scuffed up mudroom wall that grease stain next to the oven can have you wishing you had held on to some of that leftover paint from the last time you painted! Sure, there are ways to match an existing paint color (or at least get pretty close to it), but it ...
Read MoreWhere possible it's best to avoid sending old uniforms to landfill, so don't discard them with your general waste. According to Hubbub, nearly 33 million corporate garments are provided each year and around 90% (or 15,000 tonnes) goes to landfill or incineration. This means it seriously contributes towards the release of harmful gases into ...
Read MoreWhen Someone Is Gone, But Their Clothing Remains. Of all the items you can find yourself newly in possession of when a parent or loved one dies, few are as fraught with intimate meaning as clothing.
Read MoreBefore you throw that old cell phone in the trash, or hide it away in a drawer, think again. There are actually many ways to safely and charitably dispose of a mobile phone that you are no longer using. First, you should be aware that in many places, throwing away cell phones is actually illegal because the batteries — especially in very old phones — can contain toxic metals.
Read MoreErasing a hard disk before disposal. In most situations, a simple full (non-quick) format of a traditional hard disk is sufficient. For advanced situations, tools like DBan can be used. SSDs should be erased using a utility with the SSD-specific "ATA Secure Erase" command. For the extra paranoid, physical destruction is also an option.
Read MoreFirst, since your head is pressing against this pillow for anywhere from six to 10 hours a day, the structure of the pillow will begin to break down over time (which is why higher-quality pillows ...
Read MoreTax records: You are required by law to keep tax records for three years, and most experts recommend seven. The easiest way to comply is to put all of your tax forms, W-2s, stock trade ...
Read MoreUnless it were really bad, I wouldn't take in a WW1 332nd uniform, and I did get my Alamo Scout Silver Star recipient uniform cleaned. (Luckily, the 4 332nd uniforms I've owned haven't needed cleaning!) I would worry about the bullion on those because of the fine bullion work. Other than that, I'd pretty much be willing to get any uniform cleaned.
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